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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Jason's Optimal Team
10-3 105.6
133.31
 
VS
proj
JDs Autodraft scrubs
97.08 5-8
119.2

Jason's Optimal Team manage to defeat JDs Autodraft scrubs 105.60-97.08 despite falling short of predictions

Both teams failed to bring their A game, but Jason's Optimal Team did enough to beat JDs Autodraft scrubs. Predicted to win 133.31-119.20, Jason's Optimal Team secured a 105.60-97.08 victory over JDs Autodraft scrubs. Jason's Optimal Team grabbed a 27.70-point lead on Thursday behind a combined 58.2 points from the New Orleans Saints defense (18 Pts Allowed, 348 Yds Allowed, 3 Turnovers) and Dak Prescott (355 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 25 Rush Yds) and never looked back. Davante Adams (21.4 points) and Ryan Tannehill (18.78) led the way for JDs Autodraft scrubs in the loss. This marks the second time this season Jason's Optimal Team have knocked off JDs Autodraft scrubs, after winning 123.56-107.16 in their last matchup. Jason's Optimal Team (10-3) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. JDs Autodraft scrubs will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 5-8.

Matchup Timeline

  Jason's Optimal Team   JDs Autodraft scrubs

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Saints defense (18 Pts Allowed, 348 Yds Allowed, 3 Turnovers) scored 29.5 points in a 26-18 win over the Falcons in Week 13. Their scoring output more-than-doubled their 14.15-point projection and was much higher than their 16.04-point season scoring average. The Saints defense ranks #98 among all fantasy players this season and will face the 49ers next week.
The New Orleans Saints defense

Top Player Comparison

Jason's Optimal Team
Points
% of total points 105.6
1
The New Orleans Saints defense
DEF
29.5
14.15
27.9%
2
Dak Prescott
QB
28.7
24.33
27.2%
3
Christian McCaffrey
RB
13.7
26.03
13%
4
Nyheim Hines
RB
11
8.28
10.4%
JDs Autodraft scrubs
Points
% of total points 97.08
1
Davante Adams
WR
21.4
15.38
22%
2
Ryan Tannehill
QB
18.78
20.33
19.3%
3
The Chicago Bears defense
DEF
15
19.59
15.5%
4
Jason Myers
K
14
10.23
14.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Ryan Tannehill had a 40-yard touchdown pass for JDs Autodraft scrubs, who trailed 101.60-81.78 after the early action.

Points By Position

  Jason's Optimal Team   JDs Autodraft scrubs

StatSmack

They're not even trying that hard. Jason's Optimal Team have a winning record vs JDs Autodraft scrubs this season despite averaging fewer points against them (114.58) than their overall average (132.87).
We heard scoring helps you win. JDs Autodraft scrubs need some help then, averaging just 118.15 versus Jason's Optimal Team's 132.87.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Jason's Optimal Team (10-3) have a better record than JDs Autodraft scrubs (5-8).
Even the machines think Jason's Optimal Team have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (129.55) than JDs Autodraft scrubs (120.66).
Jason's Optimal Team are the more resilient squad, with fewer upset losses (0) than JDs Autodraft scrubs (1).
Jason's Optimal Team have the clutch gene, with more close wins than JDs Autodraft scrubs (1 vs 0).
Jason's Optimal Team should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than JDs Autodraft scrubs (8 vs 7).
By position, Jason's Optimal Team have outscored JDs Autodraft scrubs at QB, RB, WR, and DEF this season.
Jason's Optimal Team don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 15 points, second-highest in the league.
Jason's Optimal Team are in the playoffs. JDs Autodraft scrubs are currently looking forward to next season.
There's not much good to say about JDs Autodraft scrubs this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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